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question 12 of 25
john pushes forward on a car with a force of 300 n while bob pushes backward on the car with a force of 385 n. what is the net force on the car?
a. 85 n forward
b. 685 n backward
c. 685 n forward
d. 85 n backward

Explanation:

Step1: Define forward as positive

Let the forward - direction force be positive and the backward - direction force be negative. John's force $F_J = 300N$ and Bob's force $F_B=- 385N$.

Step2: Calculate the net force

The net force $F_{net}=F_J + F_B$. Substitute the values: $F_{net}=300+( - 385)=300 - 385=-85N$.

Answer:

D. 85 N backward